Fountain Hills Virtual Academy

16100 E Palisades Blvd
Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 55 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Fountain Hills Virtual Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 55 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : 60-79% (Btm 50% in AZ)
  • : Top 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • : <50% (Top 10%)
  • : FOUNTAIN HILLS.ONLINE's attendance zone encompasses the entire district and covers approximately 24.7 square miles in Fountain Hills, AZ, with typical drive times to the school ranging from 10 to 15 minutes. The average distance from the school to the zone's edge is about 6.1 miles, reaching a maximum of 8.8 miles at its furthest point.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Fountain Hills Virtual Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

Fountain Hills Virtual Academy's student population of 55 students has grown by 223% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Exclusively virtual)
Total Students
55 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Year Founded
1991
School Calendar

School Rankings

Fountain Hills Virtual Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fountain Hills Virtual Academy is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AZ)
#873 out of 1921 schools
(Top 50%)
≤20%
34%
<50%
40%
<50%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
33%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
9%
49%
Black
4%
6%
White
45%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.68
60-79%
77%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fountain Hills Virtual Academy's ranking?
Fountain Hills Virtual Academy is ranked #873 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fountain Hills Virtual Academy?
The graduation rate of Fountain Hills Virtual Academy is 60-79%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Fountain Hills Virtual Academy?
55 students attend Fountain Hills Virtual Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Fountain Hills Virtual Academy students are White, 33% of students are American Indian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What grades does Fountain Hills Virtual Academy offer ?
Fountain Hills Virtual Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Exclusively virtual).
What school district is Fountain Hills Virtual Academy part of?
Fountain Hills Virtual Academy is part of Fountain Hills Unified District (4247).

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 55 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : 60-79% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • : <50% (Top 10%)
  • : FOUNTAIN HILLS.ONLINE's attendance zone encompasses the entire district and covers approximately 24.7 square miles in Fountain Hills, AZ, with typical drive times to the school ranging from 10 to 15 minutes. The average distance from the school to the zone's edge is about 6.1 miles, reaching a maximum of 8.8 miles at its furthest point.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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